Wells v. Moore

The plaintiff, Wells, as administrator of the estate of Joe S. Pruitt, deceased, instituted this action against N. R. Moore and Pearle Moore on a promissory note as follows:

“$1,500.00 Ravenden, Ark., Nov. 2, 1918.

“On or before twelve months after date I promise to pay to the order of J. S. Pruitt the sum of fifteen hundred dollars, for value received, negotiable and payable without defalcation or discount, bearing 10 per cent, interest per annum from date until paid. It is agreed by the maker of this note hereof that a lien is retained upon Ms entire interest in and to his father’s land,…